Australian Emma Snowsill swims, cycles and runs to Olympic victory, securing the first triathlon gold medal for her country. At the start of the final leg, Snowsill puts distance between herself and the other competitors to claim the Olympic title in 1:58:27.66, crossing the finish line over a minute ahead of Vanessa Fernandes. Emma Moffatt receives the bronze medal. Triathlon Women's Final - Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games - Emma Snowsill (AUS), Vanessa Fernandes (POR), Emma Moffatt (AUS)